Coaches: Jean Totz and Jill Lingard
Location: Gandy Beach in St. Petersburg near Getaway Restaurant
Date/Time: Thursday, August 4. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. Class will start at 9:00.
Number of Students: 4. Open to all skill levels. If there is more interest, we'll try to recruit more instructors to maintain the 2:1 student-to-coach ratio.
Class description: It's hot out there--LET'S GET WET! In this training session, we'll figure out how to get back in or on our boats after a capsize and help others do the same. Rescues are perishable skills—even if you’re familiar with them, it’s important to practice them regularly. We’ll focus on wet exits, assisted rescues, self-rescues, and using assistive tools like paddle floats and stirrups. This session is open to paddlers of all skill levels and sit-in or sit-on-top kayaks. Come prepared to fall over, get wet, sort out situations, and laugh a lot.
What to bring: In addition to the usual paddle gear, a spray skirt, paddle float, stirrup, dive mask or goggles, nose plugs. If you do not have a paddle float or stirrup, we can provide them.
Cancellations: If you need to cancel, please do so on the TBSK website so that another member may take your place.
Questions? Contact Jill at jill.lingard@gmail.com or 352-665-1776.